Supply disruption has shifted from an occasional operational challenge to a persistent strategic concern for IDNs across the country. From recurring backorders to constrained allocations and product discontinuations, supply chain leaders must maintain continuity of care while identifying clinically appropriate alternatives and new sourcing pathways. In this session, discover practical strategies for managing shortages, evaluating substitutions, and leveraging innovative procurement approaches to improve resilience across the health system.

Join healthcare supply chain executives and sourcing experts as they share lessons learned and emerging practices for navigating volatility, maintaining clinical continuity, and strengthening supply chain resilience.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify factors contributing to supply disruptions and assess their impact on clinical and operational performance.
2. Analyze best practices for evaluating and implementing clinically appropriate product substitutions during shortages.
3. Evaluate innovative sourcing strategies that improve access to constrained or hard-to-source products.
4. Develop collaborative response plans that enhance supply chain resilience while supporting uninterrupted patient care.